Red Shield Youth Center Program Coordinator (8622)

The Salvation Army•Glen Burnie, MD

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting in the planning, implementation, leading, and supervision of one or two program areas such as education and/or other program areas. The role involves training, monitoring, and leading program staff, volunteers, and youth members, ensuring compliance with operational and safety standards. Administrative duties supporting Center operations and programs are also performed. The coordinator collaborates with operations and program leadership to promote youth development skills in well-rounded program areas. They introduce and execute programs safely to positively impact youth lives through activities and services that progressively move youth towards positive educational outcomes. The role also participates in the Salvation Army’s ministry advancement by collaborating with Salvation Army Officers to ensure Red Shield Youth Centers provide an engaging, enriching, and empowering environment where youth develop Christ-like character, preparing them to become tomorrow’s leaders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in business, accounting, or social services AND two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in program management, administration and operation of a youth after school center or out of school time center; OR Three (3) years of experience working in a similar youth serving organization, or any equivalent combination of education/experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Assists Programs Leaders in the daily administration and leadership of center-wide program curriculum and activities that support The Salvation Army Red Shield Youth Centers Youth Education and Development Strategy; ensures program activities, resources and materials are safe and drive target outcomes.
Develops, posts and promotes weekly and monthly program plans to encourage and grow participation.
Recognizes and encourages youth member program participation and achievement; promotes awareness and participation in a variety of program areas/activities and promotes instruction and guidance to influence and develop skills in program areas.
Learns, leads and monitors programs, services and activities for youth in accordance with established program goals and objectives as well as operational and safety standards.